Boston put up a huge number in Miami and never looked back. The Celtics beat the Heat 147-129 at Kaseya Center, lighting up a sold-out building with 53 first-quarter points and a composed closing kick. Jaylen Brown led with 43, while Jayson Tatum piled up a triple-double. Attendance was listed at 19,881.

On Sofascore, Brown posted a game-high Sofascore Rating of 8.6, with Tatum right behind at 8.3. Miami’s Bam Adebayo countered with 29 points and 10 rebounds, including a surprising 5 threes, but the Heat couldn’t slow Boston’s shotmaking or control the glass.

A flying start and a firm finish

– Boston exploded for 53 in the first quarter and shot 71% from the field in the opening 12 minutes. That early cushion proved decisive.
– Miami’s best push came in the third, a 45-32 frame that briefly cut the gap to 10 at 102-112.
– The Celtics settled things in the fourth with a 35-27 close, spending 40:22 of game time in the lead and peaking at a 27-point advantage.

Star performers

– Jaylen Brown: 43 points, 7 assists, 59% FG, 4 threes, Sofascore Rating 8.6. He drove the early surge and stayed efficient all night.
– Jayson Tatum: triple-double with 25 points, 18 rebounds, 11 assists, Sofascore Rating 8.3. He dominated the defensive glass and kept the ball moving.
– Sam Hauser: 23 points on 9-of-11 shooting, 5 threes, Sofascore Rating 8.1. Boston’s spacing weapon punished every late rotation.
– Neemias Queta: 16 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks, +28, Sofascore Rating 7.8. Physical edge on the interior.
– Miami highlights: Bam Adebayo 29-10 (5-of-10 3PT, Sofascore Rating 7.3), Davion Mitchell 21 points and 7 assists (5 threes, Sofascore Rating 7.8), Tyler Herro 18 points and 7 assists, Pelle Larsson 18-6-3 steals (Sofascore Rating 7.7), Jaime Jaquez Jr. 17-10.